QMS CF 2215 User manual

QMS MAGNUM
Emulation
User's Guide
®®
1800430-001A

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Crown, the Crown seal, QMS, MAGNUM, and the QMS logo, are registered trademarks of
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ITC Zapf Dingbats/International Typeface Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows/
Microsoft Corporation.
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Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or
copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the
express written permission of QMS, Inc.
Copyright Notice
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All Rights Reserved. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to
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described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this
manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, QMS, Inc. makes no warranty of
any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this manual. QMS, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special,
or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this manual, or the use of this
manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the
equipment when so operated.
Colophon
This manual was written and formatted in FrameMaker. The typefaces chosen are
Benguiat, Courier, Helvetica, ITC Zapf Dingbats, and Symbol.
The manual was printed on a QMS printer.

Contents
1 Introduction
Introduction ..................................................................................1-2
System Requirements .................................................................1-2
About the Documentation ...........................................................1-3
About This Manual 1-4
What's in the Shipment ...............................................................1-5
Registering the Product ..............................................................1-6
MAGNUM Emulation Features ....................................................1-6
Code V Programming Language 1-6
Graphics Capabilities 1-7
Fonts 1-7

QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guideii
2 Installation
Getting Started ............................................................................. 2-2
Adding Additional Memory ......................................................... 2-2
Configuring Printer Memory ....................................................... 2-3
Reconfigure the Memory 2-3
Downloading the Emulation ....................................................... 2-7
Using the Emulation .................................................................... 2-8
Setting Default Font Parameters 2-9
Setting Form Setup Parameters 2-11
Setting Misc Parameters 2-12
Setting Code V Setup Parameters 2-14
A QMS Customer Support
Sources of Support .....................................................................A-2
Your QMS Vendor A-2
Your Application Vendor A-2
Q-FAX A-2
The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System A-3
CompuServe A-3
Internet A-3
QMS Customer Response Center (CRC) A-4
QMS World-wide Offices .............................................................A-4
QMS United States and Latin America A-4
QMS in Australia A-5
QMS Canada A-5
QMS France A-5
QMS Germany A-6
QMS in Ireland A-6
QMS in Japan A-6
QMS in The Netherlands and Belgium A-6
QMS in Scandinavia A-6
QMS in South Africa A-6
QMS in Spain A-7
QMS in Switzerland A-7
QMS UK Ltd A-7

Contents iii
B Character Tables
Introduction ................................................................................. B-2
ISO Character Table B-2
PC Subset Character Table B-3
Index
v

In This Chapter . . .
n System requirements
n Manual overview
n MAGNUM emulation features
1
Introduction

Introduction
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide1-2
Introduction
The QMS MAGNUM emulation is compatible with the powerful indus-
trial graphics Code V programming language used on the QMS
CF2215 printer. It gives you advanced MAGNUM controller technol-
ogy (the standard for industrial graphics applications) designed to
meet your bar code, label, and form printing needs.
» Note:
This emulation doesn’t support IBM interfaces.
System Requirements
To use the QMS MAGNUM emulation, you need the following:
For this
system
requirement...
You need...
QMS Crown
Printer The QMS MAGNUM emulation is available only on the following QMS Crown printers at the specified (or
greater) software release level:
—QMS 1060E Print System (software release 2.0.15)
—QMS 1660E Print System (software release 2.0.15)
—QMS 2025 Print System (software release 8.2.0)
—QMS 3225 Print System (software release 8.2.0)
—QMS 3825 Print System (software release 8.2.0)
Hard Disk Either an external or an internal hard disk is required to
load the QMS MAGNUM emulation on any of the above
QMS Crown printers.
Memory 4 MB more than standard memory is required to load
the QMS MAGNUM emulation on any of the above
printers except the QMS 3825, which comes standard
with maximum memory of 32 MB.

About the
Documentation
1-3
Introduction
About the Documentation
You received the following documentation with the QMS MAG-
NUM emulation:
QMS MAGNUM
Emulation User’s
Guide
You’re now looking at this manual. It
contains detailed information on installing
and using the QMS MAGNUM emulation.
QMS Code V
Version II
Programming
Manual
This manual provides command reference
information for the Code V Version II
programming language used in the QMS
MAGNUM emulation.
Other
Documentation In addition to this documentation, you will also have your QMS Crown printer
documentation.
&
&

About the
Documentation
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide1-4
About This Manual
This manual contains detailed information on installing and using the
QMS MAGNUM emulation. It is divided into the following sections:
1
Introduction Presents an overview, provides
system requirements, and
describes the QMS MAGNUM
emulation documentation.
2
Installation Provides the installation
procedures, settings for the
printer’s memory, details on how to
configure the emulation memory
client, and information on the QMS
MAGNUM emulation menu.
A
QMS Customer
Support
Provides product sales and support
telephone numbers and describes
how to communicate with QMS
through the QMS Bulletin Board,
CompuServe, the Internet, and
Q-FAX.
B
Character Tables Provides the character substitution
tables for the ISO character set and
the PC Subset character set.

What'sinthe
Shipment
1-5
Introduction
Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used throughout this man-
ual:
What's in the Shipment
In addition to this manual, the QMS MAGNUM emulation contains the
following:
n
QMS Code V Version II Programming Manual
n 1 disk
n Registration/warranty card
Mixed-Case
Courier Text you type, and messages and information displayed on the screen.
Mixed-Case
Italic Courier
Variable text you type; replace the italicized
word(s) with information specific to your
computer, printer, or network.
lowercase italic Variable information in text.
UPPERCASE File and utility names.
↵Press the Enter key (PC).
^ Press and hold down the Ctrl key (PC)
» Note: Notes contain tips, extra information, or important
information that deserves emphasis or reiteration.
▲Caution : Cautions present information that you need to
know to avoid equipment damage, process failure, or
extreme annoyance.

Registering
the Product
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide1-6
Make sure that all items are included in your shipment before install-
ing the emulation. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your
QMS Vendor. See appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for product
sales and support information.
Registering the Product
QMS is committed to developing print systems that offer you flexible,
efficient solutions, so we’re interested in knowing how you plan to use
this product.
To register by mail, fill out and send in your warranty card. To register
by telephone, in the US, call QMS toll-free at [phone]. In other
countries, see appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for the appro-
priate telephone number.
MAGNUM Emulation Features
This brief overview will acquaint you with the basic QMS MAGNUM
emulation features and how they can benefit you.
Code V Programming Language
The QMS Code V programming language is a powerful industrial
graphics language that features the following:
—Scalable MAGNUM characters
—Rotatable fonts, bar codes, and graphics
—Specifications for over 20 different bar code symbologies
—Advanced data handling capabilities such as automatic repetition,
automatic incrementing and decrementing, forms storage, and
automatic filling of forms with variable data at print time.
—Bit image plotting, scaling, and rotating

MAGNUM
Emulation
Features
1-7
Introduction
User Benefit—You can print industrial graphics applications on your
normal workgroup or departmental laser printer.
Graphics Capabilities
This emulation allows for the generation of forms and labels, includ-
ing bar codes (UPC, Code 39, Code 128, and other codes). Other
graphic features include lines, boxes, forms, and halftone patterns.
User Benefit—This extensive suite of industrial graphics capabilities
assists you with your most complex bar code, label, and form printing
needs.
Fonts
The following nine fonts are downloaded to the printer’s hard disk
when the emulation is installed:
User Benefit—These standard fonts increase the emulation’s func-
tionality and allow you to create more complex and distinctive indus-
trial graphics documents.
v
Font Font Description Characters Per Inch
Font 4 Code V Near Letter Quality Size 0 (Lookup)
Font 5 Code V Near Letter Quality 10 cpi
Font 6 Code V Near Letter Quality 12 cpi
Font 7 Code V Near Letter Quality 13.3 cpi
Font 8 Code V Near Letter Quality 15 cpi
Font 9 Code V Near Letter Quality 17.1 cpi
Font 10 OCR—A Size 1 10 cpi
Font 11 OCR—B Size 10 cpi
Font 12 Symbol Set

In This Chapter . . .
n Installing and configuring printer memory
n Downloading the emulation
n Using the emulation
2
Installation

Getting Started
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide2-2
Getting Started
The following major steps are involved in setting up and using the
QMS MAGNUM emulation:
n Adding additional memory (if necessary)
n Configuring printer memory
n Using the emulation
Adding Additional Memory
The QMS MAGNUM emulation requires 2 MB of memory for optimal
emulation download and performance. When you have only the stan-
dard memory on your QMS Crown printer, that memory has been
configured at the factory, and any excess has either been allocated to
the display list or frame buffer, or it has been distributed among all cli-
ents (depending on which printer you have). QMS recommends the
following for your printer:
For this
printer... You need to...
QMS 1060E/
1660E Add 4 MB of additional RAM. See chapter 6, “Printer Options,” in your printer
Reference guide for information
on installing additional memory. After the memory is
installed, refer to the “Configuring Printer Memory”
section, later in this chapter, for information on changing
the K Mem Emulation memory setting.
» Note: Remember that an optional hard disk is
required to download the MAGNUM emulation.

Configuring
Printer Memory
2-3
Installation
Configuring Printer Memory
This section provides information on configuring the emulation mem-
ory settings for the QMS MAGNUM emulation.
» Note:
If your printer already has this memory correctly configured,
you can skip to the “Downloading the Emulation” section, later in this
chapter.
Reconfigure the Memory
You need to allocate at least 2 MB of K Mem Emulation memory on
any QMS 1060E/1660E/2025/3225/3825 Print System in order to
download and use the QMS MAGNUM emulation.
» Note:
The printer may be unable to load the emulation until its
memory is reconfigured. QMS recommends that you add an
additional 4 MB of memory to any QMS Crown printer (except the
QMS 3825, which comes standard with 32 MB maximum memory)for
optimal QMS MAGNUM emulation support. Additional memory
allocated to optional emulations improves performance.
For this
printer... You need to...
QMS 2025/
3225 Add 4 MB of additional RAM. Contact your QMS vendor for information on ordering and installing additional
RAM. See appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for a
list of service and world-wide sales telephone numbers.
QMS 3825 No additional memory is required, so you only need to
reconfigure the printer’s memory. See "Configuring
Printer Memory" in the next section of this chapter, for
information on changing the K Mem Emulation memory
setting.

Configuring
Printer Memory
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide2-4
Procedure
Before you reconfigure the printer’s memory, print an advanced sta-
tus page. It provides a record of all current configuration settings,
which you may need if you have to reset the printer to its current
default settings. (See your printer documentation for information on
how to print an advanced status page.)
We recommend that you read this entire procedure before modifying
any memory settings. If you experience problems when configuring
the printer’s memory, use the advanced status page to reset the
printer to your current default memory settings.
sCaution: If you have already reconfigured your QMS printer's
memory with settings unique to your print environment, do not
perform an Administration/Memory operation before you either write
down any unique memory settings or print an advanced status page .
You will need this information if you have to return the printer to its
current memory settings. A Restore Defaults setting is available on
your printer, if you need to cancel all configuration changes and reset
the printer to its factory defaults.
1 Access the Administration/Memory menu via the control
panel.
See your printer documentation for details on how to access
menu options.
2 Change the Administration/Memory/K Mem Emulation setting
on your printer to 2 MB (2048 KB).
» Note:
If your printer already has this memory correctly
configured, you can skip to the “Downloading the Emulation”
section, later in this chapter.
Press the Previous or Next key to advance through the different
memory clients. With the Administration/Memory/K Mem Emula-
tion memory client displayed in the message window, press the
Select key once.

Configuring
Printer Memory
2-5
Installation
» Note:
To configure this memory client to 2 MB (2048 KB)
minimum, you may need to take memory away from the
Administration/Memory/Framebuffer memory client. Keep in mind
that a memory setting can be equal to or higher than the
minimum value, but it can’t be lower than that value.
A numerical value is displayed (expressed as a 5-digit number),
showing the current memory setting for that specific memory
selection. Using the Previous or Next key, change the value of
each digit (up or down) to reflect the new 2 MB (2048 KB) mem-
ory setting.
You change one digit at a time much like setting the time and date
on a digital watch. The current input digit is highlighted and the
cursor flashes. When you have reached the correct digit, press
the Select key once. This accepts the displayed digit and moves
the cursor to the next digit. After the last digit is entered, press the
Select key to complete the change. The new memory setting is
displayed for a moment, and then the current Memory menu
selection displays. (See the example that follows this procedure.)
If you set the wrong value for this memory client, repeat this step.
If you are unable to allocate 2 MB (2048 KB) to the Administra-
tion/Memory/K Mem Emulation client and Administration/Mem-
ory/Framebuffer is configurable on your printer, then complete
step 3 first and return to this step; otherwise continue at step 4.
3 If you are unable to change the Administration/Memory/K
Mem Emulation value to 2 MB (2048 KB), then first change
the Administration/Memory/Framebuffer setting to a lower
value, if it is configurable on your printer.
Access Administration/Memory/Framebuffer and choose a
smaller media size at the same or a lower resolution. For exam-
ple, when using a QMS 1060E Print System with 12 MB of RAM,
the default media size is Legal and the resolution is 600 DPI.
Change it to A4 media size at 600 DPI. After you have decreased
the Framebuffer memory requirements, then return to step 2.

Configuring
Printer Memory
QMS MAGNUM Emulation User's Guide2-6
4 When you have allocated at least 2 MB (2048 KB) to Adminis-
tration/Memory/K Mem Emulation, save your changes and
press the Menu key until the Online or Ready indicator
lights.
The printer automatically restarts after you save changes and exit
from the configuration menu. It may take a few minutes before it
returns to IDLE.
5 Print a start-up page or an advanced status page to confirm
the memory reallocaton.
See your printer documentation for information on printing either
of these pages.
6 Reconfigure the other configuration settings, if necessary
for your environment.
Keep in mind that K Mem Emulation must be a minimum of 2 MB
(2048 KB).
Example
» Note: This is an example of the control panel messages on a QMS
1660E Print System. The messages on a QMS 1060E Print System
are slightly different. See chapter 4, the “Accessing the Configuration
Menu” section of the Reference in the QMS 1060E printer
documentation, for more detailed information. In this example, you
start accessing menu options at the Administration menu.
Use this key... to... The message window
reads...
Select Advance to the Administration/
Memory menu. MEMORY K MEM FOR SPOOL
Next Advance to the K Mem Emulation
selection. MEMORY K MEM EMULATION
Select Access the K Mem Emulation
selection and displays a 01356
memory setting with the first digit
flashing. Keep 0 as the first digit of
this number.
K MEM EMULATION
01356